Category Archives: Expository Teaching

Life That Excels – 7

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 3. The Faithfulness of the Savior Please read Psalm 36:10-12 for the background to this section. God is faithful, always faithful. He will always remain true to His Word. I can’t emphasize that fact more. Verses … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 6

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation – Continued Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. So many of us have bought Satan’s lie that God is going to cheat us. The devil whispers, “God’s … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 5

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation – Continued Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. It is a fact that they who attempt to live godly lives will suffer persecution. It is also true … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 4

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. We now discover the second view that the psalmist presents to us concerning a life that excels in recognizing the fullness … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 3

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 1. The Futility of Sin – Continued Please read Psalm 36:1-4 for the background to this section. When one does not have a God to whom one is accountable, one’s mouth will be filled with “trouble … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 2

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 1. The Futility of Sin – Continued Please read Psalm 36:1-4 for the background to this section. God speaks. He is to be obeyed, to be loved, and to be enshrined in our hearts. In the … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 1

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 This psalm contrasts human wickedness at its worst and divine goodness at its best, between what people claim will make them happy and what God affirms will make us happy. People strive to achieve success with … Continue reading

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Faith Is the Victory – 5

Scripture Reference: Genesis 14 3. Abraham the Worshiper – Continued Please read Genesis 14:17-24 for the background to this section. A new blessing. Melchizedek had something better to offer Abraham: the blessing of the “God Most High, Possessor of heaven … Continue reading

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Faith Is the Victory – 4

Scripture Reference: Genesis 14 3. Abraham the Worshiper Please read Genesis 14:17-24 for the background to this section. A new battle. Sometimes you face your greatest dangers after you have won a battle. It was after the capture of Jericho … Continue reading

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Faith Is the Victory – 3

Scripture Reference: Genesis 14 2. Abraham the Warrior – Continued Please read Genesis 14:13-16 for the background to this section. His army – continued. (3) They were trained (verse 14). No matter how good their equipment is, if the soldiers … Continue reading

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Faith Is the Victory – 2

Scripture Reference: Genesis 14 2. Abraham the Warrior Please read Genesis 14:13-16 for the background to this section. His attitude. Abraham didn’t get involved in the war until he heard that Lot had been captured, and it was then he … Continue reading

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Faith Is the Victory – 1

Scripture Reference: Genesis 14 When you enroll in the “school of faith,” you never know what may happen next. Visit Abraham one day and you’ll find him settling a boundary dispute. Visit him another day and you’ll see him gearing … Continue reading

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Practical Benefits of the Gospel – 3

Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 The love of God is completely supernatural and otherworldly. He demonstrated or shows His marvelous love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. If we ask why He did it, … Continue reading

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Practical Benefits of the Gospel – 2

Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 Hope does not put us to shame. The NKJV says, “hope does not disappoint.” If we were to hope for something but then later find that we were never going to get it, our hope would … Continue reading

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Practical Benefits of the Gospel – 1

Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 In the previous chapter of Romans, Paul touches on justification and here the apostle carries his case for justification forward another step by taking up the question: What are the benefits of justification in the believer’s … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 7

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. God has to work in us before He can work through us. It is much easier for … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 6

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. From last lesson: However, Paul made it clear that we do not need to experience exactly the … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 5

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. God is glorified through our trials. When Paul reported what God had done for him, a … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. He is in control of trials. “For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Is to You – Continued Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3. Praise Him because … Continue reading

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